This year, Sandy has continued to speak about what he has learned from tearing down two Tesla Model 3’s. He states that the car has “military-grade” electronics, summarized why Tesla’s electric motors are so superior to those of the competition, and highlighted their electric motor leadership: “They’ve got magic, the electric motor is smaller and lighter than the competition, but outperforms everybody.”
13:00 — He mentions, “Nobody has electronics like Tesla.”
14:00 — Tesla is dropping from 1.8 km of wire in the Model 3 to less than 100 meters of wire. That is only enough for power wire, so communications has to be wireless
15:00 — He trusts “Tesla software more than anything else.”
17:00 — Tesla’s vertical integration saves it from giving up profit to suppliers.
18:00 — “If you aren’t creating the motor, battery and circuits, you aren’t a company, you are a reseller. … They have wicked smart engineers.”
20:00 — “Their engineering is to die for.” It’s turned into a money machine for Sandy, providing info on Tesla. He’s amazed at how many people want to know about Tesla.
21:30 — Sandy mocks financial analysts, saying he knows the analysts that claim they know cars, and he knows they haven’t torn apart in a car.
27:30 — Tesla circuit boards have antennas all over their boards. China is working to catch up to Tesla. GM and Ford don’t realize how far behind they are.
51:00 — Tesla’s motors are the lightest, most efficient, and most powerful.
55:00 — “I was shocked at the performance of the Model 3!”
57:00 — “I used to race cars, and if you want to go fast, you want an EV.”
58:00 — “Tesla technology is VASTLY different than everyone else’s.”
62:00 — Motor Trend journalist says “Teslas are stunning to drive.”
64:00 — Tesla builds cars that blow people away with drive quality and “bewitching” features.
65:00 — Sandy says “If I was 35 or 25, I’d buy a Tesla for the thrill of driving.”
69:00 — Super bottle integration of heating and cooling of everything is brilliant.
78:00 — “Tesla has kicked the European manufacturers in the ass, what they have accomplished is extraordinary.”
86:00 — Sandy said, “I don’t own any Tesla stock, but I think they will be a real winner.”
The article headline says “Auto Industry Expert In Lean Design, Sandy Munro”.
His opinions are very nice. Here’s some harsh reality:
Don’t get into an accident if you own a Tesla
https://forums.tesla.com/forum/forums/typical-auto-body-repair-parts-wait
How about that $1 Billion loss for 2018:
https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/30/18203886/tesla-earnings-q1-revenue-profit-record-model-3
Meanwhile, I can send you a picture of the vehicle Tesla Mobile Services uses...It’s a Ford XLT van. I’ve also seen Teslas being transported for service on a flatbed trailer towed by a Ford F350.
https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-tops-consumer-reports-owner-satisfaction-list-2019-2
Tesla customers are more satisfied than those of any other auto brand for the third consecutive year, according to Consumer Reports, which placed Tesla first on its 2019 list of auto brands ranked by owner satisfaction.
Tesla received 89 out of 100 possible points for its owner satisfaction rating, which represents an average of all of an auto brand’s models. Vehicle satisfaction scores are based on driving experience, value, comfort, styling, audio, and climate systems.
Porsche and Genesis finished second and third on the list, with 86 and 85 points, respectively. Consumer Reports compiled the list from surveys on over 500,000 vehicles.